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Google scraps controversial Web Environment Integrity API

Ryan Daws — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 13:05:26 +0000

Google has officially scrapped its controversial Web Environment Integrity API proposal, which was likened to digital rights management (DRM) for the open web. The API, which was at the proposal stage, aimed to allow websites to verify the authenticity of users and their devices or browsers. Google’s intentions behind this initiative were to enhance user... Read more »

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SAP empowers developers with generative AI capabilities

Ryan Daws — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 15:51:32 +0000

During its TechEd event, SAP made a series of announcements aimed at empowering developers with generative AI capabilities. Juergen Mueller, CTO and member of the Executive Board of SAP, stressed the importance of adapting to the evolving technology and business environment. “Today’s dynamic landscape demands every developer to be an AI developer,” Mueller affirmed. “The... Read more »

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Google prepares Android for the RISC-V era

Ryan Daws — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 12:25:31 +0000

Google is bolstering its support for the RISC-V open instruction set architecture (ISA) in Android. RISC-V – developed a decade ago at the University of California, Berkeley – has rapidly gained popularity in various spaces, from embedded systems to servers and mobile computing. Google’s move towards integrating RISC-V into Android signals a new era of... Read more »

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Apple will plough $1B annually into AI after being ‘caught off guard’

Ryan Daws — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 15:49:19 +0000

In response to rapid AI advancements, Apple is set to plough $1 billion annually into the development of competing solutions. Executives at Apple have reportedly expressed concerns about falling behind competitors, particularly in the wake of innovations driven by AI models like GPT. CEO Tim Cook confirmed Apple’s commitment to generative AI in a recent... Read more »

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Apple introduces new metrics in Push Notifications Console

Ryan Daws — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 15:35:33 +0000

Apple’s latest announcement for developers promises deeper insights into the performance of push notifications for their apps. The new feature, added to the Push Notifications Console, was initially introduced at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June. The feature is now rolling out to offer developers a more comprehensive view of their push notification delivery... Read more »

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Android finally checks sideloaded apps for malware before installs

Ryan Daws — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 16:12:38 +0000

In response to growing cyber threats, Google has introduced an update to bolster Android security. This enhancement focuses on strengthening malware detection before app installations, ensuring a safer Android ecosystem. With this update, Google Play Protect now conducts real-time scans at the code-level during the app installation process: By providing users with immediate feedback about... Read more »

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Microsoft offers ‘Arm Advisory Service’ for developers

Ryan Daws — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 08:55:16 +0000

To bolster the development of native software for Arm-powered PCs, Microsoft has unveiled its “Arm Advisory Service for developers”. The new initiative aims to ensure app compatibility for Windows on Arm, a version specifically designed for the processor architecture. Microsoft’s announcement comes in response to research from analyst firm Counterpoint which predicts a substantial rise... Read more »

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Unity CEO John Riccitiello ‘retires’ following controversies

Ryan Daws — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 15:56:38 +0000

Unity CEO John Riccitiello has “retired” amid controversies that have plagued the company under his watch. “It’s been a privilege to lead Unity for nearly a decade and serve our employees, customers, developers and partners, all of whom have been instrumental to the company’s growth,” said Riccitiello. “I look forward to supporting Unity through this... Read more »

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Apple plans to upgrade search capabilities with ‘Pegasus’

Ryan Daws — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 08:52:41 +0000

Apple is reportedly looking to integrate its “Pegasus” internal search engine into the App Store and other applications. The report comes via Apple insider Mark Gurman in his latest Power On newsletter for Bloomberg. Apple’s venture into advanced search technology began with the introduction of upgrades to its Spotlight search feature in iOS 14 and... Read more »

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GitHub opens Copilot Chat to all developers

Ryan Daws — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 12:42:55 +0000

GitHub has announced that Copilot Chat is now available to all developers, ushering in a new era of AI-powered software development. Copilot Chat was launched for ‘Business’ users in July. The AI assistant is capable of assisting developers in their preferred natural language and promises to reduce repetitive tasks. Developers can use the assistant to... Read more »

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